Abstract
This study investigated secondary trauma effects of volunteering among a group of disaster mental health volunteers who provided walk-in services in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. In contrast to our expectations, the findings show that participants derived significant enrichment from their experiences and many felt that they had made a major contribution in accelerating the healing process of residents who received their services. The authors conclude that volunteer mental health providers who deliver services in an intense walk-in model format can derive compassion satisfaction from their efforts that far outweighs any secondary trauma effects that may arise.
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